Making Art Work
The Cedars Union
1219 South Ervay Street, Dallas, TX 75215
Hours
Monday to Monday | closed |
Tuesday to Saturday | 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM |
Sunday to Sunday | closed |
Welcome to The Cedars Union
Hello and welcome to The Cedars Union! Please note, the alarm sets automatically between midnight and 7am.
If you have an emergency, please contact Matt at 972-816-8018 or Cat at 940-435-5425
Upcoming events
Intro to Woodshop (Demo)
January 9th, 2025
CU Membership Required Attention all woodworkers and aspiring woodworkers! This hands-on program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to become…
Community Critique
January 11th, 2025
Open to the Public | Member Presentation Only Join us and get some feedback on your work! During the course of the program, we will…
January Monthly Demo Poll
January 11th, 2025
CU Membership Required What'cha wanna learn? Each month, CU staff will demonstrate how to use one area of our wonderful facilities. How do we…
Painting Substrates Part I - Stretcher Building w/ Paul Winker
January 18th, 2025
Free for CU Members | $15 tickets for public Learn the essential skills to build and stretch a canvas in Part I of this…
Painting Substrates Part II - Surface Prep w/ Paul Winker
January 18th, 2025
Free for CU Members | $15 tickets for public Take your canvas-making skills to the next level with this follow-up demonstration on preparing the…
Reserve Your Space
Meeting Room
You can reserve the main table for a meeting or to work on your laptop, etc.
Industrial Sewing Machine
The industrial sewing machine is a Juki - the top brand in industrial sewing machines. This machine is available for member use. If you join and do not have experience in sewing with this type…
Printmaking Station
Our printmaking station includes an antique Gordon Letterpress and a small etching press. Members may reserve this station if they have experience in these printmaking tools. If you need training on this equipment, please hold…
Meeting Room for a Small, Art Related Meeting (Manager approval Required)
Please let us know in the description what the meeting is for. A manager may reach out to get more information. Meetings are considered to be under 6 non-members, and are related to your art…
Work Table #1
You can reserve a work table for up to 4 hours in the Fabrication Lab. If you need more than one table, please book each individually.
Photography Wall & Lighting Equipment (Manager approval required)
Reserve the wall for photography in the fabrication lab. When you reserve this wall, you can also use the CU's lighting equipment. A manager will need to get the lighting equipment out of our closet…
PC Lab Computer
The PC Lab has a custom-built PC workstation running Windows 10, designed specifically for computer modeling, rendering, projection mapping, and motion graphics work.
Mac Lab
The CU Mac Lab is outfitted with an iMac Pro loaded with software tailored to photo, video, and audio editing. This is to book the whole Mac Lab.
3D Printer #1 (Schnell)
If you need help with this piece of equipment, please be reach out to a staff member.
Vinyl Cutter
Graphtec CE6000 Plus
3D Printer #2 (Gazpacho)
The BambuLab Printer is a reservable piece of equipment that requires training. If you are a member, please reach out to Matt and he will work with you on learning how to 3D Print. Members…
Work Table #2
This is to reserve a table in the Fabrication Lab if one is already booked at the time you want it. If you need more than one table, please book each individually.
Work Table #3
This is to reserve a table in the Fabrication Lab if #1 and #2 are already booked at the time you want them. If you need more than one table, please book each individually.
Table Saw
3HP Sawstop Professional Cabinet Saw. CU Membership and wood shop training required prior to booking. This machine can only be used if other members or staff are in the Annex. Reach out to staff if…
Band Saw
Laguna 14bx Bandsaw. CU Membership and wood shop training required prior to booking. The woodshop can only be used if other members or staff are in the building. Reach out to staff if you have…
Miter Saw
Bosch 12in Compound Miter Saw. Membership and wood shop training required prior to booking.The wood shop can only be used if other members or staff are in the building. Reach out to staff if you…
Scroll Saw
Craftsman Scroll Saw. Membership and wood shop training required prior to booking.The wood shop can only be used if other members or staff are in the building. Reach out to staff if you have questions.
Wood Shop
Entire Fab Lab
Reserve here if you need the entire space, but manager approval is required on this one. It'll send us an email notification when you book it.
Staff Person On-Site
Here is where you will the staff person on site for the day and their contact number. They are generally on site from 9am - 5pm Mon - Sat with an hour lunch break. They…
CU Easel
This may be taken anywhere in the building, but make sure you bring it back to the fab lab.
Picnic Table/Outside Area
Please reserve if you will eating your lunch on the picnic table or working on a project in the fenced in area. Thanks!
Table Space In Meeting Room
This space allows up to 2 people at this time.
Use of Boedeker
Please book this for the time you plan to spend in the Boedeker. This space is available from 10:30am - 5:30pm, Tuesday - Saturday.
Group Tour
Ettan Press
Ettan MS-3 Etching Press 24" x 48"
Meeting Room for Event (Manager approval for rental required)
Please select this category if you are interested in having an event in the meeting room. Events are classified as more than 6 people attending, and typically are requested for during non-staff hours. Due to…
Cohort Installation Flex Space
A vacant 8' x 8' studio in the cohort studio hall which may be used by Cohort members to install, document, or experiment with display methods involving their work
Flexible Cohort Work Station
A flexible station for cohort members to work on non art related projects or hang out.
Location
1219 South Ervay Street, Dallas, TX 75215
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